Potato Dumplings

Name: Potato Dumplings - Safta D.
Ingredients: 500 g potatoes; 1 tablespoon butter; at room temperature; 3 eggs; 3 tablespoons flour; 2; 4 tablespoons grated cheese / grated cheese; salt; freshly ground pepper; butter; for the tray; 2; 4 tablespoons melted butter; grated cheese; for gratin

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To prepare a delicious potato dumpling recipe, start by washing the potatoes well, ensuring that you remove any impurities from their surface. Boil them in their skins in a large pot of lightly salted water for about 30-40 minutes or until they are completely tender. Test them with a fork; if it goes in easily, they are done. After boiling, remove them from the water and let them cool slightly, then peel them. Once the potatoes have cooled, pass them through a fine sieve or use a meat grinder. This will help achieve a fine texture, essential for fluffy dumplings. In a large bowl, add the mashed potatoes obtained, the softened butter at room temperature, beaten eggs, flour, and grated cheese or cheddar. Mix all the ingredients with a spatula or your hands until the mixture becomes homogeneous. Make sure there are no lumps left, and the dough binds well. After obtaining a uniform dough, add salt and pepper to taste. It is important to adjust the seasonings so that the dumplings have a pleasant and balanced flavor. Start forming the dumplings with your hands, being careful to give them the desired shape, ideally the size of a golf ball. To prevent the dough from sticking to your palms, you can dust your hands with flour. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. When the water starts to boil, carefully add the dumplings, being careful not to overcrowd them. Boil them for about 15 minutes on low heat, or until they rise to the surface, a sign that they are ready. Once boiled, remove them with a slotted spoon and drain them well. Place the dumplings in a buttered baking dish in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Drizzle them with melted butter, so you achieve a golden and crispy crust in the oven. Generously sprinkle grated cheese on top, which will melt and brown beautifully in the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish with dumplings inside. Leave them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese becomes golden and delicious. Serve the dumplings warm, alongside a fresh salad or as a side dish for a roast. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but will also bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones, being a comforting and tasty dish.

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500 g potatoes
1 tablespoon butter
at room temperature
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
2
4 tablespoons grated cheese / grated cheese
salt
freshly ground pepper
butter
for the tray
2
4 tablespoons melted butter
grated cheese
for gratin

Potato Dumplings

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